In addition to the airport itself, Gillespie Field includes two
business parks which provide more than 3,000 jobs in the City of El
Cajon and a $110 million boost to the local economy in direct,
indirect and induced revenues.

The airport is home to flight schools, repair and maintenance shops,
aircraft storage, food and beverage services, fuel, instrument and
avionics shops, rental cars and aircraft sales and rental services.
Hotels are within easy reach of the field.